How to Prevent Infection After Plastic Surgery
When you receive plastic surgery, there are many incisions inside and outside of the body that can easily become infected. Developing an infection in these incisions can be very serious and even life threatening. It is important that you take the proper steps in order to prevent infections to your incision sites.
Things You’ll Need:
- Antibacterial soap
- Antibacterial gel
- Antibiotics
- Healthy foods
- Wash your hands on a regular basis. Using warm water and soap to wash your hands is the first step to preventing infection that can occur if you come in contact with the incisions with dirty hands.
- Keep up with your antibiotic schedule. These medications are important for preventing infections.
- Keep the incisions covered for the time recommended to you by your doctor. Opening the wound too early can allow bacteria to hit it and cause infection.
- Keep the incision area clean. Using mild antibacterial on the wound each day will help remove any germs that have built up and may cause infection.
- Keep the incision area dry. Moisture will create harmful bacteria, so be sure to fully dry the area after each cleaning and when you are done bathing.
- Do not use any type of ointment on the skin unless prescribed by your doctor. This ointment creates moisture while can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
- Use antibacterial gel on your hands whenever you leave the home. This will prevent germs for entering the area when you are unable to wash your hands.
- Eat healthy. Consuming foods that are high in vitamins will help you heal faster and reduce the risk of infection.